Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL · Public
Test scores
Admitted students score between 880 and 1090 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 20
Popular programs at Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psychology, General. | 112 | |
| 2 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 102 | |
| 3 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 84 | |
| 4 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 70 | |
| 5 | Biology, General. | 50 | |
| 6 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 46 | |
| 7 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 41 | |
| 8 | Communication and Media Studies. | 36 | |
| 9 | Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | 33 | |
| 10 | Marketing. | 31 | |
| 11 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 29 | |
| 12 | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 28 | |
| 13 | Special Education and Teaching. | 26 | |
| 14 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 26 | |
| 15 | English Language and Literature, General. | 26 | |
| 16 | Music. | 26 | |
| 17 | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 26 | |
| 18 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 23 | |
| 19 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 23 | |
| 20 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 22 |
Showing top 20 of 51 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Eastern Illinois University?
Eastern Illinois University has an acceptance rate of 65% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Eastern Illinois University?
Admitted students at Eastern Illinois University typically score between 880 and 1090 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Eastern Illinois University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Eastern Illinois University is approximately $12,786 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Eastern Illinois University?
4-year graduation rate data for Eastern Illinois University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
